Speech Language Pathologist/ Speech Therapist

Casselmanhc; Meyersdale (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A rehabilitation facility in Pennsylvania seeks a qualified Speech Therapist to assess and provide direct patient care. You'll establish treatment programs, document progress, and educate patients and families. The ideal candidate must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist program and hold a valid license for New York. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NY.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Providing direct patient care to assess medical conditions and capabilities.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Document and record patients’ conditions.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment program administration

Patient education

Education

Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist program

Valid professional license and registration for state of NY

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients’ condition
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NY
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off